McKinleyville man arrested in Mendocino Coast assault

A 29-year-old McKinleyville man was arrested after allegedly rendering another man unconscious, according to the Fort Bragg Police Department.

Officers were summoned to Mendocino Coast District Hospital at 2:37 a.m. Sunday for a report that an assault victim had been admitted to the emergency room, according to the FBPD. They determined the victim had been knocked unconscious during a fight at the intersection of East Redwood Avenue and North Franklin Street.

Further investigation revealed that a possible suspect in the attack was staying at a local motel. Officer Kendl responded and spoke with Jimmy Allen Gorman. A witness who was brought to the scene positively identified Gorman as the man who attacked the victim, the FBPD stated.

Gorman was arrested on suspicion of assault with force likely to cause serious injury and a weapons-related violation of his probation terms from Humboldt County, according to the FBPD.